Donald S. Greenwood, 95

HYANNIS — Donald S. Greenwood, 95, of Hyannis and formerly of South Yarmouth, died on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.

HYANNIS — Donald S. Greenwood, 95, of Hyannis and formerly of South Yarmouth, died on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.

He was the loving husband of the late Barbara L. (Cooley) Greenwood. They had been married for 59 years.

Born in Los Angeles, Calif., Mr. Greenwood was the son of the late Edward and Blanche (Starrett) Greenwood.

Mr. Greenwood was a veteran of World War II. He served in the Army with the 801st Division of Tank Destroyers. He was honorably discharged with the rank of first lieutenant in 1946.

After his service to his country, Mr. Greenwood raised his family in Malden. He retired from the Cabot Corp. as a rates and research manager in 1977, and moved to South Yarmouth.

A charter member of the Cape Cod Ski Club, Mr. Greenwood was also a member of the Howard Lodge AF&AM and the Mattacheese Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.

Mr. Greenwood enjoyed skiing, especially downhill, at the age of 85, golfing, bowling and gardening.

He is survived by a son, William C. Greenwood of Cumberland, Va.; two daughters, Nancy L. Messeck of Foxboro, and Susan K. Hersey of Marstons Mills; a sister, Barbara Whittemore of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, at South Yarmouth United Methodist Church, 322 Old Main St., South Yarmouth.

Interment will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, 712 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601, or to a charity of one's choice.